Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A syndrome
| Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A syndrome |
| Short definition | Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A syndrome - (pronounced) (MUL-tih-pul EN-doh-krin NEE-oh-PLAY-zhuh . |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A syndrome - (pronounced) (MUL-tih-pul EN-doh-krin NEE-oh-PLAY-zhuh . . . SIN-drome) rare genetic disorder that affects the endocrine glands and causes a form of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, and parathyroid cancer. It can also cause benign (benign) tumors in the parathyroid and adrenal glands. The affected endocrine glands can produce high levels of hormones, which can lead to other medical problems like high blood pressure and kidney stones. An itchy skin condition may also occur. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A syndrome is caused by a mutation (change) in a gene called RET. Also called MEN2A, MEN2A syndrome, multiple endocrine adenomatosis type 2A and Sipple syndrome
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